2005 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2005 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2005 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
Throughout the wine world, 2005 was, for most regions, a phenomenally good vintage.
In France; Bordeaux, Sauternes, Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhône Valley all enjoyed a legendary year, with a warm but not overly hot, extremely dry summer, which allowed the grapes to achieve great concentration, depth and complexity. Italy had a so-so year and, although undoubtedly some very good wines were made. Overall, it would be difficult to be disappointed by a 2005 wine. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 21st year Anniversary or birthday gift.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: 2005 was an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux, one that produced wines that are rich in substance, flavour and tannin, and from which most have good acidity. 2005 Bordeaux wines were built in many cases for the long haul. The flavours are fresh and certainly cool climate in style, despite the character of the vintage; many show delightfully lively cranberry, redcurrant, red cherry and crunchy blackcurrant leaf character, and yet have a depth, substance and richness. These would make a great 21 year old wine gift for an anniversary or birthday this year.
Italian: In Tuscany and Piedmont climate conditions were erratic, with many producers saying 2005 had been a tough and difficult vintage. These tough weather conditions often mean that only the best producers get the best results; the best wines will be Brunello, Barolo or Barbaresco.
Portugal: The 2005 Port Vintage was not widely declared but, nevertheless produced some excellent ports. The big producers did not declare the vintage and concentrated on producing Single Quinta ports from selected vineyards. Some smaller producers did declare 2005. The 2005 vintage ports are already approachable but would benefit from further cellaring.
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Penfolds Grange, 2005
Penfolds Grange Bin 95
2005 Penfolds Grange is a commanding expression of Australia’s most iconic wine, representing the power, depth, and longevity that have defined Grange for over half a century. Crafted predominantly from Shiraz (96%) with a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon (4%), the 2005 vintage reflects a warm growing season across South Australia’s top vineyards, delivering a wine of remarkable concentration, structure, and age-worthy finesse.
In the glass, the wine presents an impenetrable inky hue, with aromas that unfurl into layers of blackberry compote, dark chocolate, espresso, roasted meats, and exotic spices. …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Perrier Jouet, 2005
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque
Edition Automne Rose in presentation case
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Edition Automne 2005
Vintage & Edition Background
The 2005 vintage in Champagne was generous and expressive, producing wines of ripeness and balance. For Perrier-Jouët, it inspired the creation of the “Edition Automne,” a special seasonal release designed to capture the richness, colour, and atmosphere of autumn. The Belle Époque Autumn edition is distinguished not only by its artistic presentation but also by its deeper hue and more opulent profile compared to the house’s classic Belle Époque.
Appearance & Nose
In the glass, the wine shows a striking deep pink with copper reflections and a fine, delicate mousse. …
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Price: £365.00
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Recioto, 2005
Spada
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Refosco, 2005
Cassine di Pietra
Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Sangiovese, 2005
Anagramma SCIC
Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao, 2005
20 Year Old White Port, Douro | 50cl bottle
** 92 Points- Wine Advocate **
Golden white colour. Intense aromas of dried fruits and spices, result of the ageing in casks.
In the palate, both sweetness and acidity are well integrated. Has a long and persistent finish.
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Price: £49.00
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Tamar Ridge, 2005
Botrytis Riesling Half bottle
Aroma: Complex notes of apricot, honey, lemon curd, dried peach, candied citrus
Palate: Sweet and viscous yet fresh, with honeyed fruit, spiciness, and a lively acid backbone
Style: Elegant dessert wine — luscious but not cloying if well balanced
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Price: £19.95
Stock: 1 in Stock